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Wine lovers of New Mexico. Did you know that New Mexico is the oldest wine producing region in the U.S.? Eleven of the twenty-eight wineries in the state are in or near ABQ. This group is for those who want to talk about wine and wineries in NM.
Members: 42
Created By: Doug R
Latest Activity: Aug 13
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Red in the Rain 2 Replies
Most people pair wine with food, I tend to pair wine with weather on occasion and the one great thing about the Monsoon season is the opportunity to enjoy some red wine when the rain starts cools o...
Started by Scott. Last reply by Scott Aug 13.
Southern NM Wine Festival in Las Cruces Memorial Weekend 2 Replies
Southern NM Wine Festival will be held next weekend starting on May 24th and runs through Memorial Day (12 noon to 6pm each day). On Monday all Military personnel will get a 75% discount off of the...
Started by Doug R. Last reply by Scott May 29.
New Wineries
Two weeks ago I was on an environmental outing in Otero Mesa. On the way back ( to ABQ, The Q, Burque, etc), we stopped to get pistachios at the Heart of the Desert Tasting Room in Alamogordo. On t...
Started by Scott Apr 24.
Wine Spectator
I was doing some spring cleaning yesterday and came across my Wine Spectator Pocket Guide to Wine Tasting I love this guide. I started reading through it last night and realized how much I had forg...
Started by Doug R Apr 18.
Gruet Brut - Wow!!!!! 2 Replies
Okay...I don't think of myself as a wine snob but living out here in Northern California, where you have access to the Livermore Valley, Napa - Sonoma, El Dorado County, etc...., you are exposed to...
Started by Doug R. Last reply by Doug R Apr 7.
Corrales Winery 2 Replies
I apologize for my absence recently. Work has been challenging but I am back! I've driven by Corrales Winery on several of my visits back to ABQ. I always love to take a drive through Los Ranchos ...
Started by Doug R. Last reply by Doug R Mar 25.
Winemaking at Home
Does anyone out there make their own wine? In 2005 & 2006, I made three batches of Reds from kits I purchased from Victor's Grape Arbor. All the kits were 2 gallons of concentrate. I was never...
Started by Scott Mar 24.
Port and sherry 6 Replies
So does anyone know what the deal is with the recent incredibly stupid decision to order retailers to pull port and sherry from shelves in Albuquerque? I understand that the intention of the new la...
Started by Amy. Last reply by Scott Mar 24.
Fruit wines in ABQ? 6 Replies
(copied from Anaszi's website) ANASAZI FIELDS WINERY sits on the western edge of the old village of Placitas, New Mexico, between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Orchards and vineyards surrounding the wi...
Started by Doug R. Last reply by Joe S Sausage Mar 21.
You know what pairs well with wine,? Pasta and Sausage!
Good afternoon wine lovers, I am Joe S. Sausage and I make pasta, ravioli, sausage. I am in the process of organizing some tasting events at my shop. The tastings will involve my products and ABQ w...
Started by Joe S Sausage Mar 17.
Gruet continues to win awards 10 Replies
http://www.gruetwinery.com/ “Whether you are celebrating a special occasion such as an anniversary, wedding, birthday, or graduation, or you are simply celebrating Tuesday evening or Saturday afte...
Started by Doug R. Last reply by Doug R Feb 19.
Feel the need for mead? 6 Replies
(Has anyone tried Bees Bros meads?) Bees Brothers http://www.beesbrothers.com/ Feel the need for mead? What did you say? Mead? Mead is wine made from honey, malt, spices, water, and yeast. One of ...
Started by Doug R. Last reply by Adin Jan 26.
New Mexico Wines 4 Replies
Having lived in Australia, Italy, Germany, and now California, I was pleasantly surprised at how good New Mexico Wine is. I lived in Albuquerque for 4 years and plan to move back there in about 6 y...
Started by Jeremy Brittain. Last reply by Jeremy Brittain Jan 17.
Ponderosa tempranillo 2 Replies
I love Spanish tempranillo wines and am really glad they're finally growing the grapes here in New Mexico. Tempranillo grapes are grown mostly down by Deming, but are used in several wines from the...
Started by JMG. Last reply by JMG Dec. 28, 2007.
The best red of the Southwest? 1 Reply
I haven't been there yet but my wife is in love with Casa Rodena simply due to the pictures we've seen online (and she is in love with Los Ranchos de Albuquerque as well). They claim to have the ...
Started by Doug R. Last reply by Scott Dec. 28, 2007.
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